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Re: My server is a phone now

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FYI you can't do this on phones with locked bootloaders as well as the author did. you could use termux but if termux runs on anything lower than android 8 termux will be significantly limited and you will need postmarketos and maybe fix support for it. with termux, at best things will be slow without root, as the author mentioned rooting resulted in a speed increase. without root, you also can't bind to ports on any…

cve-2026-0047 if the phone is before March 2026

Re: My server is a phone now

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I've never heard of Surf but I can run 10x camoufox instances on a $8 VPS no problem. I highly recommend it.

The main difference is that Camoufox doesn't have an iOS 6 client. Surf is built around that client experience: omnibox, tabs, history, uploads/downloads, touch input, and audio/video streaming targeting 60fps. So Camoufox is great for running browser instances on a VPS, but it doesn't really replace what Surf is doing for an old iPad.

Re: My server is a phone now

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

"My phone is a server now" - OP's choice is a subtle one. By saying "my server is now ..." implies a change of server platform to a phone but not where it came from. Your offering: "my phone is a server now" implies a change of phone usage but does not indicate where the server came from. The article itself tells all.

> By saying "my server is now ..." implies a change Except the original title is "my server is a phone now", not "my server is now...".

I meant it from the server’s perspective: VPS before, phone now. The article clears up any ambiguity pretty quickly.

Re: My server is a phone now

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"My phone is a server now" would've been better -- > built in battery backup Isn't it always recommended to remove battery if you plan to use a phone or a laptop as a server? ( Fire hazard ) or is it fine to just limit the charging to 80%?

> or is it fine to just limit the charging to 80%

LiPo batteries will fail over time if left fully charged. If you don't need the battery it's best to keep it somewhere around 40%. If 80% is the only option, that's usually good enough.

The primary failure mode starts when the cells are charged near their maximum voltage and kept there.

Re: My server is a phone now

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I still think the best bang for your buck is an old desktop PC. Something like an i5 with 8GB RAM and an SSD will suit 99% of home server uses with capacity to spare. Even in this environment of inflated hardware prices, you can get one for a reasonable price. Although I do see the appeal in getting unconventional hardware to do what you want, just for the love of the game.

It only makes sense if we are measuring raw capability per dollar. Once you factor in noise, physical size, idle power, battery etc, I think the calculation changes. For a home sever that's mostly idle, it is almost like commuting in a pickup truck.

Modern dell desktops (like 8th gen+) idle around 10W. Raspberry pi isn’t saving much

Re: My server is a phone now

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I thought about this a few times but the flash storage is a bit sketchy for running a database, I am worried it can die. Tho android does have sqlite built in and works fine.

Re: My server is a phone now

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"My phone is a server now" would've been better -- > built in battery backup Isn't it always recommended to remove battery if you plan to use a phone or a laptop as a server? ( Fire hazard ) or is it fine to just limit the charging to 80%?

I prefer to assume he's lugging a 12U mini relay rack around with him, including a UPS and cellular fallback for networking, so he can run an Android VM and use it as his cell phone.

See also, this atomic clock wristwatch: http://leapsecond.com/pages/atomic-bill/

Re: My server is a phone now

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"My phone is a server now" would've been better -- > built in battery backup Isn't it always recommended to remove battery if you plan to use a phone or a laptop as a server? ( Fire hazard ) or is it fine to just limit the charging to 80%?

> or is it fine to just limit the charging to 80% LiPo batteries will fail over time if left fully charged. If you don't need the battery it's best to keep it somewhere around 40%. If 80% is the only option, that's usually good enough. The primary failure mode starts when the cells are charged near their maximum voltage and kept there.

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